Offered By:
The Office of Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35)
Job Location:
Other
Job Location (Other):
Austin & San Antonio
Salary:
Paid
If "Paid", provide rate:
$15/hr
Job Description:
The Office of Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) is currently seeking candidates for paid internship for the Spring 2025 term. Spring internships are part-time and in-person in our Austin and San Antonio office. Spanish language fluency is preferred but not required. Applications are due by Friday, November 22, 2024.
The Spring 2025 internship program runs January 13 to April 25. Internships in our Austin & San Antonio offices are paid $15/hour at the close of each month. A spring internship is 15-20 hours per week, five days a week from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
DUTIES:
The internship provides a valuable opportunity to contribute to the daily operations of a congressional office and gain first-hand experience of working in a district office. Interns are critical to the operations of a congressional office. Various intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: greeting guests, answering phones, logging constituent phone calls, responding to emails, opening and sorting mail, drafting constituent letters, performing research, assisting staff with events, meetings, communications tasks, and various day-to-day office tasks.
QUALIFIED APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will be dependable, professional, detail-oriented, an efficient multitasker, a proactive problem-solver, be comfortable interacting and speaking on the phone with the public.
Successful internship candidates should:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Demonstrate an interest in politics, policy, and/or public service.
Possess a professional demeanor and an upbeat disposition while interacting with visitors, constituents, and staff members in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.
Possess effective skills for verbal and written communications.
Possess effective teamwork skills, flexibility, willingness to learn new skills, and the ability to support the needs of multiple team members and leaders in the office.
Possess time management skills including the ability to prioritize and track work status.
Application Instructions:
HOW TO APPLY:
Our office is committed to building a team with diverse lived experiences that equips our team to serve the Texas 35th district. Application deadline is Friday, November 22, 2024 at 5pm CST. To apply, please visit casar.house.gov/jobs
Candidates are encouraged to apply and describe in their cover letter how their experience translates to the role and needs of the office. Application deadline is November 22, 2024. Interested applicants should fill out this form. Due to the large volume of applicants, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Office of Congressman Greg Casar is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other factor or basis prohibited by applicable federal law. Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes.
Contact Information:
The deadline for this position is Friday, November 22 at 5pm CST. To apply, please visit casar.house.gov/jobs
Type of Internship:
US Congress
Comments:
casar.house.gov/jobs
Posted By:
The Office of Congressman Greg Casar
Post Date:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Expiration Date:
Friday, November 22, 2024